Anxiety treatment Dubai
At Counsel Clinic, our trained and licensed anxiety therapists are highly skilled in helping individuals manage anxiety and stress. We understand that anxiety affects everyone differently and provide personalized treatment plans based on your specific needs.
A study found that 28% of adolescents in the UAE experience anxiety disorders, highlighting the importance of addressing these issues through effective therapy. Chronic stress and anxiety can take a toll on both mental and physical health, but recovery is possible. Seeking anxiety therapy in Dubai can provide the support and tools needed to lead a healthier life.
Our team of expert psychologists, therapists, and counsellors is committed to delivering compassionate care to help you overcome your anxiety woes.
For those struggling with anxiety, we want to emphasize that help is available. Anxiety can be overwhelming but it is a treatable condition. Counsel Clinic provides professional anxiety treatment in Dubai that can help individuals heal and recover from home. Our therapists use various therapeutic techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and exposure therapy that have shown to be highly effective in in the treatment of anxiety disorders.
Contact us on WhatsApp at +971525609479 to schedule an online therapy session with our anxiety therapists in Dubai.
What is anxiety?
Anxiety is a feeling of worry, fear, tension, or uneasiness. It can also be accompanied by physical symptoms such as sweating, accelerated heartbeat, and shortness of breath.
Anxiety (an emotion) differs from anxiety disorders that are severe and chronic in nature. While normal anxiety can be a short-lived reaction to stress, anxiety disorders can cause intense and excessive worry or fear that interferes with your life.
What is stress?
Stress means worry and emotional or physical tension in response to a particular situation. It is a normal response of the body in difficult situations that are out of our control.
Symptoms of anxiety and stress
The emotional and behavioral responses to anxiety and stress include:
- Anger
- Embarrassment
- Fear
- Forgetfulness
- Guilt
- Overwhelm
- Perfectionism
- Overthinking
- Worry
- Negative thoughts
- Crying
- Not socializing
- Impulsive behaviors
- Irritability
- Restlessness
- Unhappiness
Physical symptoms of anxiety and stress may include:
- Gastrointestinal issues
- Altered sleep pattern
- Appetite issues
- Increased heart rate
- Muscle tension
- Headaches
- Dizziness
- Brain fog
Difference between anxiety and stress
While many people use stress and anxiety interchangeably, they are different phenomena. Key differences between stress and anxiety include:
- Specificity of the situation: Stress tends to be a response to a specific, external situation whereas anxiety is an internal response to the stressors. It does not necessarily abate when the stressor goes away. Anxiety can also arise from general conditions and may not have a specific trigger.
- Symptoms: While stress and anxiety share some symptoms, many are unique to each. For example, in stressful situations, one experiences irritability, dizziness, and unhappiness. During anxiety, people tend to experience restlessness, nervousness, and dread, alongside other symptoms.
- Treatment of the condition: Even though there are similarities between anxiety counselling in Dubai and stress management, the treatment plan for each is different.
Anxiety vs. depression
Anxiety and depression can often co-exist but they aren't the same. Both anxiety and depression are mood disorders. The main difference between anxiety and depression is that while anxiety is a feeling of persistent worry, depression refers to significant periods of sadness, loss of hope and interest in activities you once used to enjoy. Counsel Clinic provides online support for both anxiety and depression. To find a psychologist near you for depression or anxiety you can book a consultation with any of the experienced therapists we have listed on our website.
Causes of anxiety and stress
Common causes of stress and anxiety include:
- Big life events
- Work problems
- Deadlines
- Starting something new
- Injury or ailment
- Death or loss
- Past trauma(s)
Signs you need help
Whereas it is only natural to experience stress and anxiety in certain situations, chronic stress, and anxiety are concerning issues that need the help of an anxiety therapist in Dubai. Some concerning signs include:
- Irrational fears
- Changes in dietary habits or sleep pattern
- Disruptive stress
- Substance abuse to manage the symptoms of stress and anxiety
- Suicide ideation
- Feeling overwhelmed
- Changes in hygiene
- Feeling low
- Thoughts about self-harm or self-harming
- Compromised daily functionality
- Physical health issues
- Panic attacks
Techniques to manage anxiety and stress
There are different stress and anxiety treatment techniques. These include:
Medication
To improve the symptoms of anxiety and stress, some people might be prescribed medication including SSRIs. For stress management, beta-blockers, and tranquilizing drugs are also recommended.
Therapy
Stress and anxiety counseling in Dubai can employ different therapy techniques, such as:
Cognitive-behavioral Therapy
CBT involves identifying the unhealthy thought patterns and the associated behaviors. Through CBT, people learn to identify the stressors and develop healthier responses to these triggers. It also is effective for managing emotional response.
Exposure Therapy
In exposure therapy, people are gradually exposed to fear-inducing situations in a controlled fashion to improve their response to the triggers. It also helps build resilience.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
ACT helps process difficult emotions and respond to them in a meaningful and constructive way.
Other Interventions
Physical activity
Exercise has been shown to improve stress and anxiety levels and subsequent symptoms like high heart rate and low mood.
Better diet
Diet plays an important role in managing stress and anxiety levels; therefore, it is imperative to consume a balanced diet, cut down on sugar, and practice portion control.
Spend time with friends and family
Spending quality time with friends and family helps improve mood, outlook, and emotional health. Hence, to moderate stress and anxiety levels, having good social support and reaching out to loved ones is imperative.
Self-care
Practicing self-care in the form of connecting with nature, sleeping well, practicing yoga and mindfulness, can help improve stress and anxiety levels.
